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The Center for Alzheimer Research & Treatment (CART), under the direction of Dr. Reisa Sperling, is a multidisciplinary clinical research team dedicated to the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics through innovative research.
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The Harvard Gazette summarizes the current state of Alzheimer's research and profiles the research of Steven Arnold, Reisa Sperling, Ted Zwang, @sdas617.bsky.social, Bradley Hyman, and Bruce Yankner.
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Making real gains in war on Alzheimer’s — Harvard Gazette
Researchers hope new technologies, approaches usher in era of effective treatment for incurable disease amid urgency of ‘silver tsunami’
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October 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Harvard Gazette summarizes the current state of Alzheimer's research and profiles the research of Steven Arnold, Reisa Sperling, Ted Zwang, @sdas617.bsky.social, Bradley Hyman, and Bruce Yankner.
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CART Director, Dr. Reisa Sperling, will present Can we detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease a decade before dementia? (And why we must!) at the Brain Aging Symposium next month. Learn more about the conference here: www.agingconsortium.org/brain-aging #TeamCART
September 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
CART Director, Dr. Reisa Sperling, will present Can we detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease a decade before dementia? (And why we must!) at the Brain Aging Symposium next month. Learn more about the conference here: www.agingconsortium.org/brain-aging #TeamCART
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Dorene Rentz, PsyD was our McCance Seminar Series presenter earlier this month. Dr. Rentz discussed the advantages of remote digital tools for cognitive assessments. If you missed it, you can watch here: bit.ly/RentzPreso #McCanceBrainDiscoveries @teamcart.bsky.social
McCance Seminar Series: Dorene Rentz, PsyD.
Dorene Rentz, PsyD, Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and clinical neuropsychologist at Mass General Brigham, speaks on "Detecting Risk for Cognitive Decline: Feasibility and Utility of Remote Digital Assessment Tools” September 5, 2025 episode of the Mass General McCance Center for Brain Health Seminar Series. https://www.massgeneral.org/neurology/mccance-center
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September 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Dorene Rentz, PsyD was our McCance Seminar Series presenter earlier this month. Dr. Rentz discussed the advantages of remote digital tools for cognitive assessments. If you missed it, you can watch here: bit.ly/RentzPreso #McCanceBrainDiscoveries @teamcart.bsky.social
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It’s #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Did you know that getting enough sleep is key to brain health? While we sleep, our brain clears out the plaques that lead to cognitive decline. Check out our list of tips for healthy sleep. #TeamCART #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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It’s #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Did you know that getting enough sleep is key to brain health? While we sleep, our brain clears out the plaques that lead to cognitive decline. Check out our list of tips for healthy sleep. #TeamCART #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It’s #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Did you know that getting enough sleep is key to brain health? While we sleep, our brain clears out the plaques that lead to cognitive decline. Check out our list of tips for healthy sleep. #TeamCART #HispanicHeritageMonth
#TeamCART will be attending two upcoming community events. Stop by our table to say hello and learn more about brain health and related research!
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
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September 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#TeamCART will be attending two upcoming community events. Stop by our table to say hello and learn more about brain health and related research!
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
In case you missed it - our 3-part Alzheimer's Awareness Series is now on CART’s YouTube channel! Watch it here: youtube.com/@BWHCART #TeamCART
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The Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment (CART), under the direction of Dr. Reisa Sperling, is a multidisciplinary clinical research team dedicated to the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease (AD...
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August 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In case you missed it - our 3-part Alzheimer's Awareness Series is now on CART’s YouTube channel! Watch it here: youtube.com/@BWHCART #TeamCART
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Results of the Alzheimer’s Association POINTER trial were shared at the recent AAIC conference. They emphasized the impact that healthy lifestyle interventions have on brain health. 🎉 Congratulations to Kathryn Papp, PhD, and the rest of the research team! alz.org/us-pointer/study-results.asp
U.S. POINTER | Study Results | Alzheimer's Association
Clinical trial results showed that a lifestyle program incorporating physical exercise, diet, cognitive & social engagement, & health monitoring improves cognitive function.
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August 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Results of the Alzheimer’s Association POINTER trial were shared at the recent AAIC conference. They emphasized the impact that healthy lifestyle interventions have on brain health. 🎉 Congratulations to Kathryn Papp, PhD, and the rest of the research team! alz.org/us-pointer/study-results.asp
The START Study is evaluating a potential new treatment to see if it can slow memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe this study drug may work differently from existing Alzheimer’s medications. Learn more: bwhcart.org/research/cart-studies/
August 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The START Study is evaluating a potential new treatment to see if it can slow memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe this study drug may work differently from existing Alzheimer’s medications. Learn more: bwhcart.org/research/cart-studies/
We're #hiring! The CART team is seeking a Nurse Practitioner.
Be part of our groundbreaking work in advancing Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, treatment, and hope! See the full job description here: bit.ly/CARTNP #TeamCART
Be part of our groundbreaking work in advancing Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, treatment, and hope! See the full job description here: bit.ly/CARTNP #TeamCART
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We're #hiring! The CART team is seeking a Nurse Practitioner.
Be part of our groundbreaking work in advancing Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, treatment, and hope! See the full job description here: bit.ly/CARTNP #TeamCART
Be part of our groundbreaking work in advancing Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, treatment, and hope! See the full job description here: bit.ly/CARTNP #TeamCART
It’s #NationalInternDay! We are giving a shout-out to the next generation of professionals who are conducting internships with CART this summer.
Meet: Caroline, Ani, Alejandra, and Juliet! #TeamCART
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Meet: Caroline, Ani, Alejandra, and Juliet! #TeamCART
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July 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It’s #NationalInternDay! We are giving a shout-out to the next generation of professionals who are conducting internships with CART this summer.
Meet: Caroline, Ani, Alejandra, and Juliet! #TeamCART
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Meet: Caroline, Ani, Alejandra, and Juliet! #TeamCART
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On #WorldBrainDay2025, let’s give our brains a boost! Keeping your mind active can help protect against cognitive decline. 🧠
• Learn something new • Get socially connected
• Read or write • Get involved in your community
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• Learn something new • Get socially connected
• Read or write • Get involved in your community
#TeamCART
July 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
On #WorldBrainDay2025, let’s give our brains a boost! Keeping your mind active can help protect against cognitive decline. 🧠
• Learn something new • Get socially connected
• Read or write • Get involved in your community
#TeamCART
• Learn something new • Get socially connected
• Read or write • Get involved in your community
#TeamCART
Don’t miss the first session of this speaker series, kicking off today at noon! We have partnered with NeighborHealth to present these sessions via Zoom.
Spanish translation is available. Scan the code to learn more and register. #TeamCART
Spanish translation is available. Scan the code to learn more and register. #TeamCART
July 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Don’t miss the first session of this speaker series, kicking off today at noon! We have partnered with NeighborHealth to present these sessions via Zoom.
Spanish translation is available. Scan the code to learn more and register. #TeamCART
Spanish translation is available. Scan the code to learn more and register. #TeamCART
The START Study is testing an investigational treatment to see if it can help slow memory loss caused by #Alzheimers disease. #TeamCART
July 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The START Study is testing an investigational treatment to see if it can help slow memory loss caused by #Alzheimers disease. #TeamCART
If you have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may be eligible for the Foralumab study. This study will look at whether the investigational drug (Foralumab) can slow or improve cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer’s or dementia.
July 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If you have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may be eligible for the Foralumab study. This study will look at whether the investigational drug (Foralumab) can slow or improve cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer’s or dementia.
CART is teaming up with NeighborHealth to host a Zoom series on Alzheimer’s disease and #dementia. Learn about diagnosis, treatment options, research opportunities, and resources for caregivers. Attend one session or join us for all four! Scan the code to learn more.
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July 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is a good opportunity to learn more about dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Other types of dementia include Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, & Vascular dementia. To learn more about Alzheimer’s: bwhcart.org/what-is-ad/
June 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is a good opportunity to learn more about dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Other types of dementia include Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, & Vascular dementia. To learn more about Alzheimer’s: bwhcart.org/what-is-ad/
It’s Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Did you know cognitive function typically decreases as people age? We can offset this by strengthening existing nerve networks or forming new ones. This is known as cognitive reserve, which involves adopting brain-healthy habits to enhance brain function.
June 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It’s Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Did you know cognitive function typically decreases as people age? We can offset this by strengthening existing nerve networks or forming new ones. This is known as cognitive reserve, which involves adopting brain-healthy habits to enhance brain function.
Predictable routines can lessen confusion and agitation by offering a sense of familiarity and control. This may help slow down cognitive decline over time.
To learn about CART’s research opportunities for people with memory problems, visit: BWHCART.ORG. #TeamCART
To learn about CART’s research opportunities for people with memory problems, visit: BWHCART.ORG. #TeamCART
May 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Predictable routines can lessen confusion and agitation by offering a sense of familiarity and control. This may help slow down cognitive decline over time.
To learn about CART’s research opportunities for people with memory problems, visit: BWHCART.ORG. #TeamCART
To learn about CART’s research opportunities for people with memory problems, visit: BWHCART.ORG. #TeamCART
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CART is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association for a conversation about Alzheimer's disease in Spanish on Tuesday, May 20th from 3-5 PM in East Boston. Join us to learn about dementia prevention tips, care strategies and where to find support. To register to attend, call (617) 838-8730.
May 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
CART is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association for a conversation about Alzheimer's disease in Spanish on Tuesday, May 20th from 3-5 PM in East Boston. Join us to learn about dementia prevention tips, care strategies and where to find support. To register to attend, call (617) 838-8730.
Martha Muniz has worked in different capacities with CART for about 9 years. The gradual loss of her grandmother to Alzheimer’s inspired Martha’s early interest in working with memory and neurodegenerative diseases. To learn more about #TeamCART: bwhcart.org/our-team/
May 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Martha Muniz has worked in different capacities with CART for about 9 years. The gradual loss of her grandmother to Alzheimer’s inspired Martha’s early interest in working with memory and neurodegenerative diseases. To learn more about #TeamCART: bwhcart.org/our-team/
Join CART for an Alzheimer’s Disease Education Series (in English & Spanish) at the All Bright Community Center in Allston! The next session is May 20th from 11 AM – 12 PM and will cover Caregiver & Family Support. See details on the flyer.
#TeamCART
#TeamCART
May 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Join CART for an Alzheimer’s Disease Education Series (in English & Spanish) at the All Bright Community Center in Allston! The next session is May 20th from 11 AM – 12 PM and will cover Caregiver & Family Support. See details on the flyer.
#TeamCART
#TeamCART
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May 7th is #BrainDonationAwarenessDay! MADRC & the MGH Frontotemporal Disorders Unit recently hosted a Donation Appreciation event. Families shared heartfelt stories about what brain donation meant to them, & staff highlighted how these gifts move research forward. Learn more: bit.ly/MADRCBrain
May 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
May 7th is #BrainDonationAwarenessDay! MADRC & the MGH Frontotemporal Disorders Unit recently hosted a Donation Appreciation event. Families shared heartfelt stories about what brain donation meant to them, & staff highlighted how these gifts move research forward. Learn more: bit.ly/MADRCBrain